Personal happiness is a difficult subject to judge and make a firm decision because as a society we have a double standard. As a society we push toward the majority is more important than the individual. This can be seen in tax breaks, or welfare where the idea that the individuals that have the money are less important or can spare compared to the people who are in need of welfare or tax breaks. This idea that society pushes contrasts against the individual because due to everyone's survival instincts we tend to want and think for ones self. This is where the dilemma or struggle to decide one way or another is caused or originates from.
Personally this dilemma only occurs with the public mass rather then my family because I see my family as an extension of me. My parents, especially my dad, pushed the idea that family is more important or equally important to oneself. I have taken this to heart and this is reflected in my decisions of value or priorities. To answer the question I would not hurt or gravely disappoint a family member or friend because of my personal view of friends and families. I can imagine scenarios where you could say its justified, but again with my views I could not believe or see any justification for it. My price for personal happiness is hard work and effort because I think that if a person wants to achieve happiness or a goal it is equivalent to their dedication or work. I've been told that my beliefs mirror the american dream of that anything is possible through hard work and I believe this carries over to personal happiness. No one can change an individuals situation other than the individual. Therefore the price for personal happiness is ones work effort and optimism.
Great examples here, Chase.
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